San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction and Odds - December 1, 2023

The New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks will lock horns in the NHL at Prudential Center on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Friday's Sharks vs. Devils game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Sharks vs. Devils

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sharks-Devils NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Devils a 74% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Sharks vs. Devils Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sharks	Devils
Puck Line	+1.5 (+155)	-1.5 (-188)
Moneyline	+385	-450
Total	o6.5 (-120)	u6.5 (+100)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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The Devils are -1.5 favorites against the Sharks, with -188 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +155.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -450. That means you can risk $450 to win $100, for a total payout of $550, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +385, where you can put down $100 to profit $385, earning a total payout of $485, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

According to DimersBOT, the Devils (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Sharks vs. Devils

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets to place on this game:

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ +155 via FanDuel Sportsbook (7.4% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +385 via FanDuel Sportsbook (5.6% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets of the day across all major pro and college sports.

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Although the Devils are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Sharks +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Devils are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 5.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Sharks vs. Devils Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Devils? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sharks and Devils this Friday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Devils.

DimersBOT gives Hughes a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Devils star is a 45.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	6.8%
Anthony Duclair	5.4%
Mike Hoffman	5.1%
William Eklund	4.7%
Nico Sturm	3.6%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	9.4%
Tyler Toffoli	7.9%
Timo Meier	6.6%
Jesper Bratt	5.9%
Nico Hischier	5.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	34.2%
Anthony Duclair	29.7%
Mike Hoffman	27.1%
William Eklund	26.5%
Fabian Zetterlund	21.5%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	45.2%
Tyler Toffoli	40.0%
Timo Meier	34.7%
Jesper Bratt	32.0%
Nico Hischier	31.7%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Sharks vs. Devils on Friday December 1, 2023.

Sharks vs. Devils Preview

Friday's matchup between the Devils and Sharks at Prudential Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Friday December 1, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

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Conclusion

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